We’re offering four grants of £500 each to community groups, charities or other good causes based in Nantwich, or serving the area around its Kingsbourne development.
Anna Evans-Kerr, sales director at Redrow NW, said: “Kingsbourne is a long-standing and popular development, and we have previously provided funding and support for lots of local charities and groups doing great work in the community.
“As we continue work on the final phase, we would like to extend our support once again and are inviting local groups to let us know how we can help them.
“Any not-for-profit group can apply for a £500 grant for whatever they need, just by telling us a little about the project and how it benefits those living in and around Nantwich.
“These community grants are designed to support small projects at the heart of local life that can potentially make a big difference. It could be to buy new tables for a community hall, sponsor a sports team or provide outdoor play equipment for a toddler group,” Anna added.
Work is underway on our final phase at Kingsbourne. Started in 2018, Kingsbourne will feature 324 Redrow homes in total and has been a popular destination for house hunters. The wider development will see over 1,000 properties built by a consortium of developers.
The community grants are in addition to our contributions outlined as part of the planning consent’s section 106 agreements, which total around £2.75million, having already paid £1.75million. This includes money for local primary education, highways improvements and public realm plus provision for Acton Village. The final instalment of £1million, covering further education and highway contributions, is likely to be paid by the end of next year, subject to the number of homes completed.
We are also creating allotments on site, and these are due to be ready by mid-2024.
The open space, play areas, multi-use games area, new road and major infrastructure, alongside proposed commercial elements of the development, are all part of the consortium works.
Within the masterplan for Kingsbourne, there is also an allocation for a new school site and a new community / commercial hub, which will potentially include new shops and services, subject to planning.
We have previously donated £15,000 to local charities, youth groups and sports teams in Nantwich via two voluntary community funds, not linked with the planning agreement.
